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    California FS: HP-16C calculator, excellent condition, original manual and case $190

    HP-16C 1 HP-16C calculator, original manual and slip case. Calculator is in excellent condition, very little wear/signs of use, the display is very clear/crisp, no darkening, cracks or spots. All keys work and have a solid feel. Calculator passes self test. Batteries not included. Pictures...
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    California FS: HP-41CV Fullnut calculator, excellent condition, original manuals, box, literature. $260

    HP41CV This HP-41CV Full Nut has to be seen to appreciated. This is the cleanest/ sharpest HP-41 that I have ever seen. It is in excellent condition, almost no signs of use. The display- is clear, crisp, no darkening, no cracks, no spots. The keys look like they have never been used, all keys...
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    California FS Briel Pocket Term (assembled), cost of shipping only

    http://www.brielcomputers.com/wordpress/?cat=25 1 Briel Pocket Term fully assembled, in plastic case. Power supply and cables not included. Documentation and support can be found on the Briel website and forums. Will sell for shipping costs only. (USA addresses).
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    California FS: Briel Micro KIM $100, includes 32K RAM expansion, 6532 I/O board, and expansion board plus shipping)

    1 Briel Micro KIM with 32K RAM expansion, 6532 I/O board, and expansion board. All are fully assembled but not tested. (RAM & I/O chip are included) The Micro KIM powers up, all parts are expected working. The price is discounted in the event some DIY TLC is needed to get everything working...
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    California FS: Briel Altair 8800 Micro (includes case, serial adapter, RAM disk board and battery case) $175

    Mode Edit: Item is sold http://www.brielcomputers.com/wordpress/?cat=18 1 Briel Altair Micro KIT (assembled), includes serial adapter & rear panel DB9 connector, RAM disk board (with RAM chip), case and battery case. CD includes documentation (help can be found in the Briel forums as well)...
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    California FS: Obsolescence KIM-UNO (cost of shipping only)

    The famous KIM-UNO, already assembled. https://obsolescence.wixsite.com/obsolescence/kim-uno-summary-c1uuh I am missing the Arduino-PC cable, but I'm sure these are easily found. Will sell for cost of shipping only (to USA addresses only).
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    California FS: Z80 Board (assembled) $75 plus shipping (USA only)

    I bought this Z80 board but never got around to using it. https://www.kswichit.com/Z80/Z80.html The board was assembled when I bought it, even though it is advertised as a kit. The board requires a 9VDC power supply, not included. ALL documentation, ROM source code, drawings, schematics can be...
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    Newly-acquired Model 100, needs a few parts

    Hello, I'm 100% new to the Model 100 (I'm a Coco user by heart though) I've just acquired a Model 100 (I don't even know how much memory is in it). I don't even know if it is in working condition, once I get a power source running. It is missing the battery cover, and power adapter (if they...
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    CXL text mode GUI library, by Mike Smedley

    For those of you who used Quick C, and Turbo C under MSDOS, do you remember the awesome CXL GUI library by Mike Smedley? He used to give the Small and Medium model libraries away for free, but you had to register for the Large model Library. At one company where I worked we did register for the...
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    Turbo C 3.1

    I seem to remember Borland releasing Turbo C. 3.1, but can only find links for TC 3.0. If you have a working set of disk images for TC3.1 would you post a link? Thanks
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    Retro books for sale (San Jose, CA)

    Send PM if interested The Architecture Of Open Source Applications: VG+, $20 + shipping https://www.amazon.com/Architecture-Open-Source-Applications/dp/1257638017/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505189801&sr=8-1&keywords=the+architecture+of+open+source+applications Call-A.P.P.L.E 1978 Compendium: Like...
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    Using modern conveniences for mapping retro text adventures

    I never got into text adventures because mapping was just too tedious and error prone. If you have to go back, you need to erase your previous move(s), possibly smudging or tearing your map. If you forget to change your map, your trail is bad. It seems as though one could use modern software on...
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    Podcasts focusing on CP/M?

    I listen to may podcasts on Retrocomputing, including Retrobits, Retro Computing Roundtable, Trash Talk, Coco Crew, Open Apple, and Floppy Days. While these are all great podcasts, they are not specifically focused on any particular aspect of Retro computing (and that's ok with me). Since I'm...
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    Taking my first steps in CP/M

    Hello, I'd like to ask for suggestions for the best recommendations for getting started using CP/M. I'll probably use an emulator for OSX (which I've already downloaded), until I get a physical computer to use. I've built a Briel Micro Altair, but it's a bit tedious to use with the front panel...
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    Donald Knuth - humor

    I hope this will be easily visible. This forum has very strict image restrictions
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    Interview with Bjarne Stroustrop

    an oldy, but still a goody (and more true now, than ever)
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    Looking for DSK images with tools from Ken Skier's "Beyond Games:" book

    Since I'm running an Apple II emulator, I wanted to use the assembly routines in "Beyond Games: Systems Software for your 6502 Personal Computer" book, by Ken Skiers. I'm hoping I don't have to type it all in by hand, to avoid errors. Do any of you know if the software in these listings is in...
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    Recommendations for joysticks/paddled to use on Virtual II on Macbook Pro

    Hello Everyone, I'm new to the world of the Apple II, and I've bought a license for the Virtual II emulator http://virtualii.com I run Virtual II on a MacbookPro (Mavericks) and would like to play some of the better games for the Apple II. I would expect that there are USB joysticks or paddles...
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    What is the status of Earl Evans' "Back In A Bit" book on retro computing?

    While listening to the RCR podcast, Earl Evens mentioned that he was writing a book called Back In A bit. It was supposed to be published in 2014, but I haven't heard anything in a while. Does anyone have any updates on this? Thanks
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    What happened to Briel Computers?

    I've ordered a Pocket Term from Briel Computers, but never received any acknowledgment of my order. I also would like to buy one of the Micro Altairs is there is another run, but I cannot get in touch with Vince Briel. I've emailed him at two different addresses, but no replies. Does anyone...
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